Acer G330 Series

4 System BIOS

Contents

Main Page iii Notices FCC declaration of conformity FCC notice Class B equipment iv Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Notice: Canadian users Remarque l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens v Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice vi CE declaration of conformity Page viii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device CAUTION for accessibility Using electrical power x Safe listening Product servicing xi Disposal instructions Mercury advisory xii Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone xiii Taking care of your vision xiv Developing good work habits Contents 1 System tour 1 2 System setup 15 3 System upgrade 23 4 System BIOS 51 5 System troubleshooting 83 Appendix A: Intel Active Management Technology 95 Page Page Page Page System specifications Performance Processor Chipset Memory PCI interface Video controller SATA II controller Networking Media storage I/O ports Power supply and ventilation Hardware monitoring and server management Operating system Mechanical External and internal structure Front panel Rear panel Internal components System boards Mainboard 11 Backplane board System jumpers System LED indicators Front panel LED indicators Hot-plug HDD LED indicators LAN port LED indicators Page Page Setting up the system Pre-installation requirements Selecting a site Checking the package contents Connecting peripherals Turning on the system Power-on problems Turning off the system To turn off the system via software: To turn off the system via hardware: Page Page Page Installation precautions ESD precautions Pre-installation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening the server Removing the side panel Removing the front bezels Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device To install an optional storage device: Page Configuring a hard drive Hard drive configuration reminders To remove a hot-plug hard drive: To remove an easy-swap hard drive: Page To install an easy-swap hard drive: Upgrading the processor Processor configuration precautions To upgrade the processor: Page Page Page Page Upgrading the system memory System memory interface System memory configuration guidelines Page To remove a memory module: To install memory module: Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Page Page Replacing the CMOS battery To replace the CMOS battery: Page Page Page Page BIOS overview Entering BIOS setup BIOS setup interface BIOS setup navigation keys Page BIOS setup primary menus Main menu Advanced menu Processor Memory IDE Controller Serial Port USB Configuration Page Power Page Hardware Health Configuration 67 Security menu To set a system password: Page Page Page Server Management menu Page Console Redirection System Information Boot Options menu Page Error Manager 78 Exit menu Page Clearing the CMOS RAM To clear the CMOS RAM using the mainboard jumper: Upgrading the BIOS To record the current BIOS settings: To obtain the BIOS upgrade utility: To upgrade the BIOS: Page Page Pre-troubleshooting procedure Resetting the system Page Initial troubleshooting checklist Hardware diagnostic testing Checking the boot-up status Page Component troubleshooting Power indicator does not light. FDD activity indicator does not light. HDD activity indicator does not light. DVD drive activity indicator does not light. DVD tray cannot be ejected. DVD drive cannot read a disc. Newly installed memory modules are not detected. Page No characters appear on the monitor. 94 POST beep codes Page Page Intel AMT overview Intel AMT features Intel AMT functions Intel AMT BIOS Extension menu Enabling the IAMT BIOS Extension menu Configuring the initial IAMT BIOS settings Page Page Page Page Page SATA RAID configuration utilities Onboard Intel SATA RAID configuration Enabling the onboard Intel SATA RAID function Entering the onboard Intel SATA RAID Configuration Utility Creating the RAID 1 volume Onboard LSI SATA RAID configuration Enabling the onboard LSI SATA RAID function Entering the onboard LSI RAID Configuration Utility Loading the onboard LSI SATA RAID default setting Creating the RAID 1 volume Initializing the RAID volume Page Page SAS RAID configuration support Entering the Adaptec SAS/SATA Configuration Utility Creating the RAID 1 volume Page Index Numerics A B C I L M O P R S T U W